The Benelli Super Black Eagle III is a 12-gauge semi-auto built for hunters and sport shooters who put a lot of rounds downrange in varied conditions, from marshes to open fields. The Comfort Tech 3 stock cuts felt recoil noticeably, which matters when you're cycling 3.5" loads all day.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Benelli
- Model: Super Black Eagle III
- GSIN: BNLLI-E1SK5TFA
- UPC: 650350103502
- Gauge: 12 Gauge (chambered for 2-3/4", 3", and 3-1/2" loads)
- Barrel Length: 26 inches
- Overall Length: 47.75 inches
- Weight: 6.9 lbs
- Capacity: 3+1 rounds
- Action Type: Semi-Automatic
- Stock Finish: Mossy Oak® Bottomland™
- Sights: Red Bar Front
Detailed Features
The Comfort Tech 3 stock reduces felt recoil significantly, making quick follow-up shots more manageable. The choke system covers a wide range: Crio chokes in Cylindrical (C), Improved Modified (IM), and Full (F), plus Extended Crio chokes in Improved Cylinder (IC), and Modified (M), so you can tune the pattern for waterfowl or upland birds without swapping guns. The Mossy Oak Bottomland camo works well in flooded timber and early-season fields. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics or accessories. At 6.9 lbs it carries well through a full day.
Target Audience
This is an all-purpose hunting shotgun that handles both waterfowl and upland game without compromising on either. The recoil reduction makes it approachable for newer shooters, though experienced hunters will appreciate the cycling reliability across different load sizes.
Usage Scenarios
- Waterfowl hunting, where reliable cycling of 3" and 3.5" loads matters
- Upland bird hunting, where quick follow-up shots count
- Competitive shooting events where a consistent semi-auto action is an advantage